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You might not. One of the problems with dropping tungsten rods from space is how large the rods must be to achieve the acceleration necessary to bust bunkers.
by politician 12y ago
You might not. One of the problems with dropping tungsten rods from space is how large the rods must be to achieve the acceleration necessary to bust bunkers. With a space-based solar-powered platform, you could accelerate much smaller projectiles for similar effective damage. The logistics may be much easier -- for example, the rods might fit on a SpaceX capsule.
- infogulch 12y agoSure, but what are you going to do about the recoil? Equal and opposite reaction, F=ma, and all that.
- alkonaut 12y agoThe obvious answer is to have a spacegun that can only shoot two shots at the same time in opposite directions.
- motoboi 12y agoWhat about just let them fall to earth from a pretty high orbit?
- Dylan16807 12y agoThings in orbit are already falling. To make them aim at the ground requires a very high speed perpendicular launch.